Admired or worthy of admiration
Derived from the Occitan name Mirèio, which was created by the poet Frédéric Mistral. It is often associated with the Latin word 'mirari', meaning to admire or wonder at. In Spanish-speaking cultures, it is also sometimes linked to the title 'Our Lady of Mireya'.
Less common today
Mireya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #448 in 1997.
First female President of Panama
Three-time Olympic gold medalist in volleyball
Olympic champion swimmer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
